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Chapter 421: The Power of the Past
Chapter 421: The Power of the Past
Ever since Gu An informed him of his potential, Long Qing no longer cultivated his physique. Instead, he calmed his mind and focused on sensing his innate talent, a decision that Shenxinzi did not oppose.
Shenxinzi felt unworthy of teaching Long Qing. Despite appearing composed, he was inwardly lost and confused.
After spending hundreds of years in the Third Medicine Valley, he had not gained any insights or learned anything.
Seasons changed, and winter arrived.
Snowflakes fell from the sky, enveloping the world in a white haze.
On this morning, after the early training session, Gu An stood at the wooden railing, admiring the snowy landscape. The white snowflakes landed on him, transforming into mist that swirled around his body.
His gaze fixed on the park, but his divine mind wandered beyond the heavens.
The reincarnation whirlpool exhibited abnormalities!
After Gu An's breakthrough, the reincarnation rules within the whirlpool had been constantly changing. He couldn't tell if it was due to himself or if it was just a coincidence.
Most likely, it was because he had been traveling back and forth through the reincarnation whirlpool, causing a Great Dao riot in a universe, which in turn affected the whirlpool.
He wasn't worried, as it would be difficult for even a major anomaly in the reincarnation whirlpool to threaten a Transcendent Freedom Immortal like him.
He speculated that there would be other beings from different universes descending upon the Heavenly Spirit Great World, which would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for the Great World.
As he was thinking about this, Anxin approached him and spoke about Long Qing. That boy had been sitting under the Xuanqing tree for a month, and she feared he might go insane.
"No problem. It's only been a short time. Sometimes, thinking deeply is a good thing," Gu An casually replied.
Long Qing was born with the Nirvana Realm cultivation base, but Gu An had sealed his cultivation. The current Long Qing appeared to be rapidly growing stronger, but in reality, he was merely regaining his original strength.
After hearing this, Anxin couldn't help but ask, "Master, just how high is his potential? How does he compare to my senior brother and junior brother?"
Gu An answered, "In terms of innate talent, he is stronger, but your senior brother's comprehension surpasses his."
In Gu An's opinion, An Hao's true terror lay in his comprehension. Not only did he cultivate at an astonishing speed, but his understanding of spells and supernatural abilities was also beyond comprehension.
Even though he was imprisoned by the Immortal Dynasty, his cultivation had not been hindered. He was not far from reaching the Nirvana Realm.
He had even calculated the commotion An Hao would cause in the Immortal Dynasty upon attaining the Nirvana Realm, and he eagerly anticipated it.
"That powerful?" Anxin exclaimed, her eyes widening in surprise.
Before Gu An revealed Long Qing's potential, she had always felt sympathy for him.
Even with his inability to cultivate spiritual power, what use was his formidable strength? "Then why..." Anxin cautiously inquired.
Gu An glanced at her and smiled lightly, "Your guess is correct. I'm intentionally tempering him."
Indeed!
Anxin knew that Gu An was adept at sealing techniques, and the Blood Prison Great Sage was a prime example. A Great Achiever Realm cultivator had been suppressed to such an extent, yet no one could discern Gu An's sealing methods.
She immediately understood and smiled, "He's already arrogant enough. If not for the restrictions, he might indeed cause a huge mess."
Gu An raised his eyes and looked towards the reincarnation whirlpool, which was undergoing rapid expansion.
As Anxin was still marveling at Long Qing's temperament, numerous figures flew out from within the whirlpool, all in human form but exuding demonic, ghostly, and demonic auras.
They quickly spread out, their gazes fixed on the Heavenly Spirit Great World.
Although they did not possess the Freedom Immortal cultivation base, their strength was no less than the Daoxu Xuan Immortal.
Gu An could sense a Freedom Immortal approaching from within the reincarnation whirlpool.
He began calculating the grand trend of the universe, and various future scenes appeared before his eyes.
Some of these visions were not pleasant.
"Fate..."
Gu An muttered to himself, agreeing with Anxin, and they continued chatting about Long Qing.
Time passed.
Anxin bid her farewell and left, no longer disturbing Gu An.
Gu An continued to gaze beyond the heavens, witnessing the Holy Court and the Immortal Dynasty sending a large number of cultivators to investigate.
The three powers maintained a delicate balance beneath the light layer beyond the heavens, temporarily avoiding conflict. Further probing would be necessary in the coming days.
Gu An turned and flew towards the outer city.
He planned to release a cultivation version of the Dream of the Red Chamber. After the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, many in the cultivation world eagerly awaited Pan An's masterpiece.
For Gu An, writing books was no longer about profit. It was more about sharing and reminiscing, spreading the works of his previous life on Earth to the cultivation world, allowing others to remember on his behalf.
An hour later, Gu An departed, bid farewell by the disciples of the Library Hall.
Instead of leaving the city immediately, he chose to continue strolling.
Window shopping was also one of his hobbies, allowing him to observe the karma of passersby along the way, enhancing his understanding of karma and destiny.
As usual, Gu An encountered acquaintances.
Although his mindset had changed, his attitude towards others remained unchanged—friendly and enthusiastic as ever.
Gradually, Gu An arrived near the Heaven-Repairing Platform. From a distance, he saw a crowd gathered around the Heaven-Shattering Axe, with even a Heavenly-Earth Flying Immortal on the platform. This person concealed their cultivation, appearing ordinary, at least not drawing attention on the platform.
Zuo Yijian stood guard beside the axe, his posture straight as an arrow. This guy had been unwavering for ten years, and although he had not brought any benefits to Gu An, his sincerity and dedication deeply moved Gu An.
Regardless, as Zuo Yijian grew stronger, he would better highlight the might of the Dao-Supporting Sword Lord.
Gu An ascended the platform, pushing through the crowd towards the Heaven-Shattering Axe.
Even on the platform, Gu An still encountered acquaintances, exchanging greetings as he made his way. By the time he reached the axe, half an incense stick's worth of time had passed.
Zuo Yijian saw Gu An and a smile appeared on his cold face. He took the initiative to greet Gu An and asked, "Why are you here today?"
Gu An replied, "I went to the Library Hall."
Zuo Yijian's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Is it a new book?"
He knew that Gu An was the author of the Investiture of the Gods, and he was a loyal reader of Pan An. He had read the Investiture of the Gods the most, and he also liked Journey to the West and Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Gu An didn't hide it and nodded in response, which excited Zuo Yijian.
At this moment, a cultivator who was trying to pull out the Heaven-Shattering Axe failed. He let go, took three steps back, and sighed, "The inheritance of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord is indeed difficult to obtain. Even as a Wandering Immortal, I couldn't succeed."
Wandering Immortal!
The crowd stirred, and someone whispered a complaint, "Can someone really obtain this inheritance?"
As soon as these words came out, he was criticized by those around him.
"Can't you feel the Sword Intent of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord on the platform?"
"Yes, even if you can't obtain the inheritance of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord, at least you can sense his Sword Intent. This is already a great blessing."
"Dao-Supporting Sword Lord is so powerful, if his inheritance is obtained by someone within a few hundred years, it would be a shame."
"It shows that we are still waiting for the fated person. I'm really looking forward to that day. When the time comes, the commotion caused by the Heaven-Shattering Axe will surely shake the heavens and the earth."
Gu An listened to the discussions around him and secretly reflected on whether he was too harsh. Regardless of how strong one's talent was, to pull out the Heaven-Shattering Axe, one's cultivation must at least reach the level of a Freedom Immortal...
Because of the appearance of the Sun Moon Dark Emperor, Gu An quietly strengthened the spiritual energy within the Heaven-Shattering Axe. Only a Freedom Immortal could shake the Heaven-Shattering Axe.
He originally wanted to wait for the fated person to show up, but currently, it was still difficult to meet someone who met his expectations.
Forget it, it's better if no one obtains it. The inheritance has stood for tens of thousands of years, and it will become a legend with even more depth.
"Do you want to try it too?" Zuo Yijian asked Gu An.
As he spoke, another person stepped forward, grabbed the handle of the Heaven-Shattering Axe, and like the previous person, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't move the Heaven-Shattering Axe.
The vast majority of people who came to the Heaven-Repairing Platform just wanted to feel the power of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord. Even if they failed, they had no regrets, so most of the failures left excitedly.
"Forget it, I was actually wondering, what are you pursuing by guarding here for so long?"
Gu An looked at Zuo Yijian and asked, with a smile on his face as if he was chatting casually.
Zuo Yijian shook his head after hearing this, "What pursuit could I have? I'm already content just being able to comprehend the Sword Dao here."
"The Sword Dao?"
Gu An recited, then cupped his hands and turned to leave.
Zuo Yijian saw Gu An walk away like this, and he was puzzled. Just as he was about to speak—
Boom!
A powerful Sword Intent rose from under his feet, engulfing his entire body, lifting his robe, and pulsating violently as if it was about to explode.
Zuo Yijian's face changed drastically, and his eyes were filled with surprise.
His gaze fell on Gu An, who had his back turned to him.
A murmur of astonishment arose around them, and everyone stared at him in shock, except for Gu An, who had his back turned and was walking away.
Gu An seemed to hear nothing and was out of place with those around him, as if he was in a different space.
Could it be...
Zuo Yijian's eyes widened. Just as Gu An asked him a question, he obtained the Sword Intent of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord. This couldn't be a coincidence.
At this moment, Zuo Yijian felt a familiar Sword Intent from Gu An's body.
The Sword Intent of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord! And it was even more powerful than his own...
It could only be...
Zuo Yijian was shocked and excited at the same time. He wasn't angry at being deceived by a junior; instead, he felt delighted.
Because of his love for the Investiture of the Gods, he had always had a beautiful fantasy about Pan An. When he learned that Gu An was Pan An, he felt emotionally moved.
Now that Pan An was Dao-Supporting Sword Lord, how could he not be excited? He didn't believe that Gu An was a junior of a few hundred years; he must be an old monster in disguise.
Thinking about how he had treated Gu An well all these years, he felt a surge of emotions.
Perhaps he had a chance to become a disciple of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord.
As he watched Gu An walking away against the crowd, Zuo Yijian's heart was filled with infinite yearning.
With such ability, he was content to cultivate here. What a detached mindset! Cultivators from all directions marveled at Zuo Yijian's good fortune. The vast Sword Intent of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord was directed only at Zuo Yijian, this was clearly a reward for him.
More and more Taixuan Sect cultivators appeared, materializing on the Heaven-Repairing Platform. When they saw Zuo Yijian enveloped by the Sword Intent, they couldn't help but feel excited for him.
Whoever received guidance from Dao-Supporting Sword Lord would be a valuable asset to the Taixuan Sect. As a collective, how could they not be happy?
Boom—
A suppressed rumble came from the sky, attracting the attention of all living beings in the universe, but the cultivators on the Heaven-Repairing Platform didn't pay attention, thinking it was an anomaly caused by the Sword Intent of Dao-Supporting Sword Lord.
Gu An, walking amidst the crowd, stopped and looked up, his eyebrows rising.
"Is this power from the past?"
Gu An wondered in his heart, and his divine mind pierced through the sky, peering at the Reincarnation Whirlpool beyond the heavens.
A powerful existence has descended, directly threatening the safety of the Heavenly Spirit Great World!
(End of Chapter)
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